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How to get fromArequipa to Cuscoby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arequipa to Cusco by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AQP - CUZ
    2h 49m
    $49–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    5h 30m
    $11–45

  3. Drive 458.9 km

    1. Drive from Arequipa to Cuscocar car 458.9 km
    7h 42m
    $69–100

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arequipa to Cuscoshuttle bus Private
    5h
    $530

Arequipa to Cusco by bus

Calendar133Weekly Buses
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Cusco, Peru?

LATAM Chile flies from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) twice daily. Alternatively, Andoriña Tours operates a bus from Arequipa to Cusco twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 30m. 10 other operators also service this route.

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